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Multiple interpretations here. One could see the colours of the mohawk as a symbol for gay pride. Or, the colour of the hawk’s plumage might suggest that it is the ‘gold’ at the end of the rainbow, an indicator of its affluence, or perhaps a metaphor for its solid moral character. Most intriguingly there are the sunglasses. Intended to shield one from the rays of the sun, of which a rainbow is a variant? Does that imply a rejection of the message? Is this a homophobic hawk, or one that does not submit to the pursuit of wealth amidst a capitalist society?

It’s a shame such a nuanced work of art will be lost to the ages. If only there were some method of preserving this image, of ‘saving’ it if you will. Alas, such is not to be.

Next time: hammers

Multiple interpretations here. One could see the colours of the mohawk as a symbol for gay pride. Or, the colour of the hawk’s plumage might suggest that it is the ‘gold’ at the end of the rainbow, an indicator of its affluence, or perhaps a metaphor for its solid moral character. Most intriguingly there are the sunglasses. Intended to shield one from the rays of the sun, of which a rainbow is a variant? Does that imply a rejection of the message? Is this a homophobic hawk, or one that does not submit to the pursuit of wealth amidst a capitalist society?

It’s a shame such a nuanced work of art will be lost to the ages. If only there were some method of preserving this image, of ‘saving’ it if you will. Alas, such is not to be.

Next time: hammers

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